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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,475.17, 340,056.23 and 194,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,475.17, 340,056.23 and 194,627.68 is: 268,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,475.17 : 340,056.23 = 194,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,475.17/340,056.23 = 194,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,475.17x = 340,056.23 × 194,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,475.17x = 66,184,353,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,184,353,291.17/246,475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,523.41

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